The Jerry Agar Show

Karen Stintz joins Jerry at the Party for Two table to talk about the top stories of the day, including the debate over upholstered TTC seats.

Residents impacted by home invasions are now considering “virtual gated communities.”  NEWSTALK 1010 tech expert Carmi Levy explains what they are and how they work. 

The Toronto police union says officers’ rights were violated in an “offensive overreaction” tied to the Project South scandal. Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association, joins Jerry to weigh in on this. 

Why electronic doors are at the center of an investigation into a deadly Toronto EV fire. Jerry speaks with Brian Turner, automotive writer for Postmedia’s Driving.ca, about whether some modern car features are becoming over‑engineered.

Jerry opens the show in conversation with Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, about the steep rise in oil and gas prices across the GTA.

The Ford government proposes a change to Ontario’s Freedom of Information laws that would keep the premier’s records secret. Sabrina Nanji from Queen’s Park Observer joins Jerry to break down what this could mean for transparency and the media.

Ontario’s Attorney General calls on the federal government to consider legalizing pepper spray. Jerry takes your calls to hear what listeners think about the idea.

Builders warn that Toronto’s World Cup traffic plan, which pauses some construction, could stall projects and delay home building. Richard Lyall, President of RESCON, weighs in on the impact.

Jim Richards joins Jerry at the Party for Two table to break down the top stories of the day.

The Conservatives introduce a bill to create a self‑defence law for home invasions. Jerry shared his thoughts on a self-defence law.

Should Don Cherry receive the Order of Canada? 

It's Friday! Bob Reid is here for this week's Touchdowns and Fumbles where he and Jerry get your thoughts on Doug Ford announcing the province will take over Billy Bishop Airport.

Jerry opens the show with his thoughts on councillor Brad Bradford’s call for the city to stop this weekend's Al‑Quds Day protest.

Brampton considers LED crosswalks as part of new traffic‑calming measures. Jerry speaks with Brampton city councillor, Rowena Santos, about what this could look like. 

Jerry gets the fresh polling numbers on the Canada–US relationship from Nik Nanos of Nanos Research, and they also talk about Mark Carney woo-ing more floor‑crossers. 

Jerry tells you what he thinks of the Niagara regional chair who resigned after accusations he owned a copy of Mein Kampf signed by Adolf Hitler.

Sabrina Nanji joins Jerry at the party table on Party for Two to go over the top provincial political stories of the day.

Can anything solve Ontario’s homelessness crisis? Jerry shares why he doesn't think it is possible. 

It's Thursday! Tom Korski is here for this week's edition of The Blacklock's Report.

Canada advances to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals for the first time ever.  Jerry speaks with Jason Agnew and Toronto Star columnist, Mike Wilner.

Jerry opens the show by reorganizing Toronto politics, weighing in on leadership at the city, and the upcoming election. 

Robyn Urback, columnist at the Globe and Mail wrote that Mark Carney can travel the world, but he must still be accountable to Canadians. She joins Jerry to discuss her position.

There’s no reason IRGC members should be allowed to stay in Canada, says political columnist Brian Lilley. Brian Lilley joins the show to weigh in on this with Jerry.

Plus - High school students protest OSAP changes as school counsellors warn of growing uncertainty for future applicants.

Mike Kakuk from AM800 is at the party table for Party for Two to talk about the top stories of the day.

The Canadian Cancer Society urges lowering the colorectal cancer screening age to 45, as cases rise among people under 50. Jerry talks to Dr. Mitch Shulman. 

NDP MP Lori Idlout crosses the floor to the Liberals, bringing Mark Carney one step closer to a potential majority. Jerry speaks with Deb Hutton about floor crossers. 

Wiarton Willie has died. The town is now in search of a new groundhog to carry on the tradition. Jay Kirkland, the Mayor, Town of South Bruce Peninsula talks to Jerry Agar about what's next.

Jerry opens the show with Olivia Chow’s promise of a “slumlord” crackdown, he argues that the City of Toronto is actually the worst landlord of them all.

Doug Ford says Ontario will expropriate Billy Bishop Airport to bring jets in. Jerry explains why he thinks this is the right move.

Daniel Tate from IntegrityTO joins Jerry to talk about why City Hall lawyers are up in arms over his Yonge‑Dundas Square t‑shirt. 

Uber’s women‑only ride option expands across the U.S. Jerry takes your calls on this and brings producer Cristina into the conversation to share her perspective.

Vass Bednar joins Jerry at the party table to talk about the top stories of the day on Party for Two. Dan Riskin is here for this week's edition of Telescopic Tuesday, looking into the top science stories this week. The family of a Tumbler Ridge shooting victim is suing OpenAI. Lawyer, Gavin Tighe, and tech expert, Francis Syms, discuss the legal, technical, and ethical implications in this case.

The U.S. Consulate in downtown Toronto was hit by gunfire this morning. Jerry speaks with Phil Gurski, former senior strategic analyst at CSIS about what we know so far. Bringing jets to Billy Bishop Airport?  Jerry speaks to John Tory Jr about what this would mean for Toronto's waterfront and air travel. Former traffic cop, Sean Shapiro, answers listener traffic questions and clears up some road rules everyone argues about. The Iran war is hitting your grocery bills. Mike von Massow, a University of Guelph food economist weighs in on how everything could go up in price.